Department & Number APEG ENGIN-240
Course Title Properties of Engineering Materials
Prerequisite PHYS-130, CHEM-120
Co-requisite
Prerequisite or concurrently
Challenge Policy
Course Outline
Number of Weeks per term 18
Lecture Hours per term 72
Lab Hours per term 36
*HBA per term
Activity Hours per term
Units 4
Advisory
*HOURS BY ARRANGEMENT: Hours per term.
ACTIVITIES: (Please provide a list of the activities students will perform in order to satisfy the HBA requirement):
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to study the mechanical properties related to the internal structures, and selection of materials. Methods of changing mechanical properties of metals, polymers, ceramics, concrete, wood and composite materials. Electrical properties of semiconducting materials. Importance of properties in design. Not repeatable.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
Evaluate the mechanical properties, internal structure and adaptability of various materials such as cast iron, steel, nonferrous metals, plastics, wood, concrete and composite materials.
Evaluate the electrical properties of semiconducting materials.
Discuss the properties of materials as related to atomic structure and microstructure.
Explain the methods of changing mechanical properties.
Discuss the importance of properties in design, including the effects of different manufacturing techniques on properties.
COURSE CONTENT: (In detail; attach additional information as needed and include percentage breakdown)
15 % 1. properties of materials (a) interatomic forces (b) crystalline structure (c) physical properties and measurements (d) chemical properties (e) control of properties
15 %
10 %
2. iron-carbon alloys (a) cast iron (b) steel (c) alloys of steel
3. non-ferrous metals (a) mining, preparation, and alloying (b) types (c) uses
15 %
15 %
10 %
4. non-metallic inorganic materials (a) stone (b) ceramics, glass (c) Portland cement and concrete
5. organic materials (a) plastics (b) wood (c) rubber (d) asphalt and asphaltic concrete
6. synthetic composite materials (a) types (b) processing (c) properties
10 %
10 %
7. environment effects (a) corrosion (b) oxidation (c) radiation
8. electrical and optical properties (a) conductivity (b) semiconductors (c) light emission and absorption (d) optical fibers

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Classroom presentation includes lecture and demonstration.
Laboratory experiments.
Field trips taken when circumstances permit.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Textbook Title:
Author:
Introduction to Materials Science for Engineers
James Shackelford
Publisher:
Edition/Date:
Pearson Prentice Hall
7 th Edition / 2009
NOTE: To be UC transferable, the text must be dated within the last 5 years OR a statement of justification for a text beyond the last 5 years must be included.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS ( Use applicable expectations )
Outside of Class Weekly Assignments Hours per week
Weekly Reading Assignments 8
Weekly Writing Assignments 3
Weekly Math Problems
Lab or Software Application Assignments
Other Performance Assignments
STUDENT EVALUATION : (Show percentage breakdown for evaluation instruments)
45 % Quizzes and tests
17.5 % Homework assignments and performance
17.5 % Laboratory reports
20 % Final Exam
GRADING POLICY (Choose LG, CR/NC, or SC)
X Letter Grade
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
Pass / No Pass Student Choice
70% and above = Pass 90% - 100% = A
Below 70% = No Pass 80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
These ranges vary from instructor to instructor.
or
70% and above = Pass
Below 70% = No Pass
Prepared by: Jon Celesia
Date:
Form Revised 10/09
Spring 2012